Services
Exterior protection
What it is
What is exterior protection?
Exterior protection is a transparent, self-healing film for the outside of the yacht, applied exactly where wear occurs: cap rails, steps and stairs, bathing platforms, fender rub areas, the area around the exhausts, the spots where the tender comes alongside and deck areas where shoes and luggage scratch the paint or gelcoat.
The film is available in matte and gloss and matches the original finish, so the protection is virtually invisible. It takes the impact of daily use, keeps the paintwork flawless and preserves the yacht's residual value. We apply the film on location, wherever the yacht is.
Preventing instead of repainting
Why protect the exterior?
Repairing exterior damage is costly: damaged gelcoat can rarely be repaired completely invisibly and quickly calls for extra time at the yard. Protection film prevents the damage from occurring at all: the film takes the scratches and scuffs, not the paint.
The film has a self-healing top layer: light scratches disappear by themselves in the warmth of the sun. It withstands UV radiation, salt water and weather conditions, and can be removed and renewed locally when needed.
Process
How we work
We apply exterior protection on board or at the yard, wherever the yacht is. New build, refit or in service: the film can be applied at any moment.
Survey
We walk the deck with you and map out where wear and damage occur or are likely to occur.
Choice of film
We select the film and the finish, matte or gloss, to match each surface.
Application
We clean and degrease the surface and apply the film precision-cut, tight and seamless.
Check
We check edges and adhesion and advise you on cleaning and maintenance.
Benefits
The advantages of exterior protection
Preventing damage is faster, cheaper and better looking than repairing it.
Prevents damage
The film takes scratches and scuffs from fenders, tenders, shoes and luggage before they reach the paint or gelcoat.
Virtually invisible
Matte and gloss finishes match the original paintwork, so the protection does not stand out.
Self-healing
Light scratches disappear by themselves under the influence of heat; the film withstands UV radiation, salt water and weather conditions, and its water-repellent surface is easy to keep clean.
Protects residual value
The original paintwork stays flawless underneath, and damaged film is renewed locally.
Experience
Years of film work on board
We have been applying film on board superyachts for more than fifteen years, on glass and on the surfaces around it. We know where wear occurs on deck and how to protect those areas invisibly.
We work cleanly and precisely, without disrupting the schedule on board. That is why shipyards and captains in more than twenty countries ask us back.
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FAQ
Questions about exterior protection
Cap rails, steps and stairs, bathing platforms, fender rub areas, the area around the exhausts, tender contact points, table tops and deck areas where shoes and luggage cause wear. We survey the deck with you and advise where film makes sense.
Need advice on the right treatment?
Tell us about the glass and the damage, feel free to include photos, and we’ll recommend the best approach.
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